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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.05, 287.01 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.05, 287.01 and 134.31 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.05 : 287.01 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.05/287.01 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.05x = 287.01 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.05x = 38,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548.31/208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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